I have just seen this video that explains that you can use dried stevia leaves in your tea as a sweetener
http://youtu.be/vJN3FroB8jc
Apparently you can buy stevia seeds in the UK thus meaning that silly billies who have a low sugar diet like me can potentially grow some of their sweeteners!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Herb-Seeds-Stev ... 252&sr=8-1
Grow your own sugar free sweetener
Grow your own sugar free sweetener
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Re: Grow your own sugar free sweetener
In Asian countries, Stevia leaves are often used to replace sugar.
I've already tried it, it doesn't have the same taste but I'd say it's definitely healthier than ordinary sugar. I think you can grow Stevia at home but you have to dry them first and extract the water before using them.
I've already tried it, it doesn't have the same taste but I'd say it's definitely healthier than ordinary sugar. I think you can grow Stevia at home but you have to dry them first and extract the water before using them.
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Re: Grow your own sugar free sweetener
I tried it and can't grow it.